AVAS is headquartered in Barishal and works alongside coastal and climate-vulnerable communities, including the Barishal and Khulna coastal regions shown on the AVAS working-area map.
The organization’s work spans preparedness, humanitarian assistance, community resilience, livelihoods, protection, gender equality and sustainable development, collaborating with residents, government and civil-society partners.
Local action and accountability
AVAS prioritizes community-identified needs and local leadership, with special attention to areas vulnerable to climate hazards and social exclusion.